Let's learn about the human body and how food affects it.

You are what you eat, we've all heard it but who takes it seriously? Foods are actually made up of complex chemicals that affect your body type, personality, and emotions. Needless to say, eating healthy is the best way to go. I understand that there are already two health blogs and you're likely assuming right now that this is going to be the same stuff. Actually, I don't think so. Upon reading the two health blogs I have to admit that they're not bad necessarily, just lacking in information. If you're going to write about something, do it right, dammit. ;]

Today, I am starting with foods that will boost your memory. My mother believes that she needs to take me to a professional because, to her, I appear to have a serious memory problem, in actuality, it could be a lack of these foods: blueberries, apples, spinach, red onions, broccoli, red beets, purple, red and black grapes, cherries, eggplant, and rosemary. Most of these foods have been known to play a role in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative brain disorder's. Onions have been a staple in Indian food for years and has been considered a folk remedy to boost memory for centuries. Red onions are the best but yellow and white onions contain a good level of quercetin as well. Quercetin is one of those chemicals I mentioned earlier; it's the one that's good for your brain.

Need a boost of energy? Try oatmeal, which is also very good for diabetes along with cinnamon. Lentils, bananas, and chocolate are also good for some energy. For a delicious treat, try chocolate dipped bananas? You can even take it a step further and try some crushed, roasted almonds on top because that's a great energy boosting foods too.

Finally we have our happy foods. Foods that prevent and reduce depression and stress. As a teenager, I know other teenagers (you might too!), and there are a lot of tragic sob stories out there. These foods will get that annoying energy leech off of your back. Vitamin C. Vitamin C is not only great for a healthy immune system but reduces stress. Nuts, any nuts (get your mind out of the gutter, you lecher!), are a great mood-booster. Then we have the not always so fun leafy greens, but hey, they work. Salmon, mackerel, and sardines are fantastic for lowering your risk for depression and (check it out!) memory loss. Dried cherries will also bring a little sunshine into your life while boosting your mood, energy and memory.

Food is so wonderful. It's delicious, it's gross, it's slimy, it's crunchy, there are so many words to describe food! You just have to remember that when you eat too much bad food that is not good for you, it affects you. Your body and your mind. You are what you eat and if your body isn't happy, you won't be happy. You're a team, act like it!